Eating in Lido di Metaponto leans toward the simple and seasonal. The Metapontino plain is one of the most productive agricultural areas in Basilicata, so local restaurants take fruit and vegetables seriously. Expect plenty of grilled fish from the Ionian, handmade pasta, and the sharp, smoky flavours of Lucanian sausage. Most dining happens at the beach-side restaurants and trattorias that line the resort strip.